Yowiehunters Forum

topender wrote:My My this thread is becoming a book, i think it is a sensible tactic to encourage a skeptic or 2 to accompany on trips like this, this provides a balance of views and lets face it most people like camping, the skeptic can simply sit back and observe events that unfold and look at events and evidence in an objective manner.
Now if the skeptics are truly interested in debunking this issue, then they will JUMP at the chance to attend a trip....how does it go " put up or shut up".
I too am very serious about my trips but do not take anything on face value...objective objective.
ps: just got back from the lovely blue mountains..Katoomba, Leura, Wentworth falls...man if i lived there id be out every single bloody weekend.
pss: Thougherly enjoyed a beer with Sticky and AussieTrev

cheers

Strange2 wrote:Dean, I don't know why you wast your time or effort answering..You know as well as anyone. No mater what answers you do have, it will never satisfy... Don't get sucked into the continual baiting. They only have one objective and it isn't asking legitimate questions. After continually reading the same "BS" from some individuals and not just in this thread. Continually trying to bait into an argument...To me it is utterly pointless, but to them? only they would know...

I put skeptics in the same category as religious nuts. They come and knock at the door when you don't expect, soon as the pleasantries are over they pull out the Jehovah books and start forcing their beliefs down your throat, weather you ask for it our not. You can try and politely ask them to go, but in the end you have to tell them to f@## off...Yes, you can ignore the "BS" as most of us do (Strange2 sticks his head in the sand again), but you can only do it for so long.....


SOME FORUM TACTICS...

1. Get Friendly - Always refer to his/her first name. Your messages will seem warm and friendly, despite the rabid ferocity of their content. Continually try and lay down the bait wait for somebody to bit....

2. Picky! Picky! - Criticising spelling or grammar will make you look pedantic. Far better to deliberately misread a message, then follow-up with an utterly incongruous statement.

3. Be selective - Selective editing is a good way to avoid engaging with better arguments. Simply delete that intelligent, pointed question. Should your opponent post something like "I'm sorry but you're talking "BS", snip everything but the first two words then graciously accept his apology.

4. There's lots of you - Always refer to yourself in the plural, as though you are speaking on behalf of every one: "all we are trying to say is..." sounds much more pompous than "all I am trying to say is...". When other people join in the thread, the rules are simple: if they side with you, follow-up immediately and enthusiastically, congratulating them on their courage; if they side with your opponent, ignore the tossers.

5. One step ahead - Pre-empt all replies. Tell your opponent that you know exactly how he or she is going to respond to your message because you've seen it all before. List all potential counter-arguments to your position and invite your opponent to choose one.

6. Bamboozle with links - Insisting that there's more than enough evidence contained in the 50+ linked sites to crush any counter argument. Ensure you keep the references vague and preferably link to pages that are stuffed full of even more links. If your enemy can't find the evidence they're demanding, blame them for their lack of research skills - after all, you've already provided them with ample resources.

7. I didn't say that! - Never apologise for anything, ever.

8. Play dirty

And don't drink and post like I just have you only get your self in the s#@t...lol